Book excerpt: The Rise and Fall of the United States of America is a sweeping look at the rise of the greatest nation in the world and some of its formidable achievements. It also an introspective analysis of the symptoms of decline and a warning about the path it is taking¿allowing an influx of immigrants who are bent on challenging the laws, dismantling the culture, and conquering our country. It's time to reflect on what made this country great and heed the warning to what could be its downfall.